Description
This Homemade Parmesan Vinaigrette is bright, cheesy, and perfect for elevating weeknight salads or impressing guests.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar (or 2 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tbsp white wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (about 1/2 tsp)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (packed)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp mayonnaise or 2 tbsp Greek yogurt for creaminess
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, and black pepper.
- Whisk while slowly streaming in olive oil until emulsified.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan and taste for salt, adjusting as necessary.
- If desired, whisk in mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for additional creaminess.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
For a stable emulsion, ensure that both vinegar and oil are at room temperature when combining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Whisked Vinaigrette
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg